It has taken the world by storm. Whether you are a long-time ‘before-the-Heartstopper-Netflix-adaptation’ fan or a newbie to the world of Alice Oseman, her writing is bringing joy to so many people. It begs the question, why are we so touched by Nick and Charlie’s story? Well, Oseman’s story challenges a lot of the queer narratives that are present in popular culture. Most often queer stories are tinged with or totally consumed by heartbreak, sadness and loss. The ‘bury your …
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Alison Reilly

For over 100 years, International Women’s Day (IWD) has been a global celebration of women’s achievements held annually on March 8th. To mark the occasion this year, the Dubray Liffey …
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Natalie Winterlich

We love books. We fall in love with characters. We celebrate LGBTQ+ romance. We hope that love won’t go unrequited. We route for the underdog. We get involved in love …
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